2003 Domaine Louis Jadot, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 1x750ml

Robert Parker 82

Tasted at Louis Jadot’s 150th anniversary tasting. The Bonnes Mares has a deep ruby core with roof tile rim. It has a quintessential Bonnes Mares bouquet; rounded and voluptuous, plush raspberry, kirsch, ripe Satsuma and just a hint of alcohol indicative of the hot growing season. The palate is full-bodied with a spicy entry, firm and slightly coarse tannins with a high-toned, rather ostentatious core with an off-putting charred not poking out on the finish that is still showing some hardness. On this showing, I feel this is a Burgundy beaten by the growing season. Drink now-2013. Tasted November 2009. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2013

Vinous 94+

Deep red. Huge, roasted aromas of cherry liqueur, chocolate, coffee, roasted herbs and minerals. Lush, thick and exotic, with a texture like liquid silk. An outsized wine that combines great volume and depth with uncanny energy for the year. Explosive finish is seamless and extremely long, with noble, palate-caressing tannins. Winemaker Jacques Lardiere has compared 2003 to 1947 and a wine like this can certainly make his case. [Stephen Tanzer, 03/01/2006]